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A model of bus that had a flat load bed with no fixed roof over the rear half of the vehicle. Optional canvas tents were available to cover the rear flat bed area. (See Single-cab and Double-cab .)

Electronic Control Unit. Generally refers to the 'computer' that controls the fuel injection system.

A Transporter model with a raised roof, allowing for greater area within the van.

The ¾-ton version of the VW pickup truck. seating for three people.

Aluminum rods to prevent luggage from hitting rear windows

Nickname for 1949-1967 VW Transporter with a two-piece divided windshield

The front-mounted heat exchanger in a water-cooled Vanagon's engine-coolant circuit. It releases heat from circulating coolant to outside air. Air-cooled Type 2 buses do not use an engine-coolant radiator.

A model of early buses that had the highest level of interior features and trim levels. Usually with the small sight-seeing windows in the roof and either 21 or 23 side windows. Also a HUGE fabric sunroof was available as an option.

Liquified Petroleum Gas. The stuff that the stove and refrigerator use for fuel in the campers.

Usually refers to the Microbus Deluxe Station Wagen, with 21 or 23 Windows and a Sunroof.

a rack for storing luggage on the roof of the bus

Any Volkswagen Transporter . Since the Beetle was the first car produced by VW, it became known within the company as the Type 1. The bus or transporter was the second type of vehicle produced, so it became known as the Type 2. The Squareback/Fastback was the Type 3, and the 411/412 was the Type 4 (which had the same engine as the 1972-1982 Type 2's ( buses ).

( Constant Velocity Joint ) One of the small circular devices at an end of an axle on a bus . Buses , Vanagons , and EuroVans have four of these, while the Syncro Vanagons have a total of eight. These are necessary to allow the axle to move up and down while still turning to propel the car. the joints need to be keep greased to function properly. when they are worn, they make a knocking-noise that strikes fear into the hearts of bus owners everywhere. Microbuses do not have CV joints, but use a 'swing-axle' and reduction gear box instead.

A hinged roof section that raises above a camper van to create extra headroom and, when equipped, access to an upper sleeping area. Roof construction, latches, and bed equipment vary among VW Bus and camper conversions.

Rare combination of Deluxe roof clip on Kombi or Standard model Bus

A seal for the luggage box on a Westfalia bus

Dreaded Previous Owner (the sorry so-and-so who owned and mistreated YOUR bus before you bought it).

Larger accessory side mirror used on Split-Window and Bay-Window Buses

Mirror arm used on Buses from 1955 to mid-1958

Additional gear boxes used on swing-axle VW Buses to reduce transmission gearing